Kenwood TK-7180- Manuals

Page 2 - The models listed below are covered by this manual:; VHF FM Transceiver; power immediately. Contact your KENWOOD dealer.

i T HANK Y OU We are grateful you chose KENWOOD for your personal mobile applications.We believe this easy-to-use transceiver will provide dependable communicationsto keep personnel operating at peak efficiency. KENWOOD transceivers incorporate the latest in advanced technology. As aresult, we feel ...

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ii N OTICES TO THE U SER ◆ Government law prohibits the operation of unlicensed transmitters within the territories undergovernment control. ◆ Illegal operation is punishable by fine and/or imprisonment. ◆ Refer service to qualified technicians only. SAFETY: It is important that the operator is awar...

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iii CONTENTS UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT ................................... 1 S UPPLIED A CCESSORIES ..................................................................... 1 PREPARATION .................................................................................. 2 T OOLS R EQUIRED ..........

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iv FleetSync: ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING FUNCTION ........... 15 S ELCALL (S ELECTIVE C ALLING ) ......................................................... 15 S TATUS M ESSAGE ............................................................................ 16 S HORT M ESSAGE .................................

Page 6 - UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT; Microphone

1 UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT Note: The following unpacking instructions are for use by your KENWOOD dealer, an authorizedKENWOOD service facility, or the factory. Carefully unpack the transceiver. We recommend that you identify the itemslisted in the following table before discarding the packi...

Page 7 - The following tools are required for installing the transceiver:; • Circle cutters; compartment, from the passenger compartment.; • Locate the fuse as close to the battery as possible.; Coil and secure the surplus cable with a retaining band.; servicing while keeping the power applied.; PREPARATION

2 Various electronic equipment in your vehicle may malfunction if they are not properly protected fromthe radio frequency energy which is present while transmitting. Electronic fuel injection, anti-skidbraking, and cruise control systems are typical examples of equipment that may malfunction. If you...

Page 8 - location where it will be within easy reach of the user.

3 I NSTALLING THE T RANSCEIVER For passenger safety, install the transceiver securely using the supplied mounting bracket so thetransceiver will not break loose in the event of a collision. 1 Mark the position of the holes in the dash by using the mounting bracket as a template. Drill the holes, the...

Page 9 - GETTING ACQUAINTED; key

4 GETTING ACQUAINTED F RONT P ANEL q q q q q (Power) switch Press to switch the transceiver ON. Press again to switch the transceiverOFF. w w w w w key Press to activate its programmable function {page 7}. The default setting isVolume Up. e e e e e key Press to activate its programmable function {pa...

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5 !0 !0 !0 !0 !0 <B keyPress to activate its programmable function {page 7}. The default setting isCH/GID Down. !1 !1 !1 !1 !1 C> keyPress to activate its programmable function {page 7}. The default setting isCH/GID Up. !2 !2 !2 !2 !2 ■ key Press to activate its programmable function {page 7}....

Page 12 - PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS; keys can be programmed with the

7 PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS The , , , , , S, A, <B, C>, and ■ keys can be programmed with the functions listed below. Please contact your dealer for further details on thesefunctions. • 2-tone 1 • Autodial • Autodial Programming • Auto Reply Message 2 • Auto Telephone • AUX A • AUX B • Call 1 ~ C...

Page 13 - OPERATING BASICS; Press the switch to switch the transceiver ON.; To enter the password:; Press the and keys to select a digit.; To enter the password using an optional DTMF keypad:; Press the DTMF keys corresponding to the password digits.; A or DTMF # key to delete all entered characters.; Press the S or DTMF; key to confirm the password.

8 OPERATING BASICS O VERVIEW Your dealer can program your transceiver with Trunking and Conventional zones.The transceiver can handle up to 128 zones with up to 250 channels/ group IDsin each zone and a total combined maximum of 512 channels/ group IDs.Zones, channels/ group IDs, and their functions...

Page 14 - ID; • The default setting for the

9 S ELECTING A Z ONE AND C HANNEL / G ROUP ID Select the desired zone using the keys programmed as Zone Up and ZoneDown. • The default setting for the key is Zone Up. • The default setting for the key is Zone Down. Select the desired channel or group ID using the keys programmed as CH/GIDUp and CH/G...

Page 15 - TRUNKING ZONES; Select the desired zone and group ID using the Zone and CH/GID keys.; automatically search for a Telephone Repeater.; • Confirm that there is a dial tone after you release the PTT switch.; Press and hold the PTT switch to speak, and release it to receive.; • Only one person can speak at a time.

10 TRUNKING ZONES P LACING A D ISPATCH C ALL 1 Select the desired zone and group ID using the Zone and CH/GID keys. 2 Press and hold the PTT switch. 3 If the PTT Proceed tone sounds, communication is possible; start speaking into the microphone. Release the PTT switch to receive. • For best sound qu...

Page 16 - CONVENTIONAL ZONES; not the channel is free.; • If the channel is busy, wait until it becomes free.; Select the desired zone and channel using the Zone and CH/GID keys.; • Alternatively, you can turn the Scan function on if desired.

11 CONVENTIONAL ZONES T RANSMITTING 1 Select the desired zone and channel using the Zone and CH/GID keys. 2 Press the key programmed as Monitor or Squelch Off to check whether or not the channel is free. • If the channel is busy, wait until it becomes free. 3 Press the PTT switch and speak into the ...

Page 17 - Select your desired zone and channel.; To switch OST On or Off, press the key programmed as OST.; To change the preset encode/ decode tones:

12 2- TONE S IGNALING 2-tone Signaling is enabled or disabled by your dealer. This function opens thesquelch only when the transceiver receives the 2 tones programmed in yourtransceiver. Transceivers that do not transmit the correct tones will not be heard. ■ R ECEIVING When you receive a signal con...

Page 18 - SCAN; To activate Scan, press the key programmed as Scan.

13 SCAN If the Scan function is programmed, zones or channels can be scanned bypressing the key programmed as Scan. Scan can be used as either SingleScan, Multi Scan, or List Scan. • Single Scan monitors only the channels of the currently selected zone, which have been added to the scanning sequence...

Page 20 - FleetSync: ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING FUNCTION; Press the PTT switch and begin your conversation.

15 FleetSync: ALPHANUMERIC 2-WAY PAGING FUNCTION FleetSync is an Alphanumeric 2-way Paging Function, and is a protocol ownedby KENWOOD Corporation. FleetSync enables a variety of paging functions onyour transceiver, some of which depend on dealer programming. Your dealer can set up either FleetSync ...

Page 21 - Status to enter Selcall Mode.; key to initiate the Status call.

16 ■ I DENTIFICATION C ODES An ID code is a combination of a 3-digit Fleet number and a 4-digit IDnumber. Each transceiver must have its own Fleet and ID number. • Enter a Fleet number (100 ~ 349) to make a group call.• Enter an ID number (1000 ~ 4999) to make an individual call in your fleet.• Ente...

Page 22 - Press any key to return to Normal Operation Mode.; Press and hold the key programmed as Selcall, Status, or Selcall +

17 ■ R ECEIVING The icon will flash and a calling ID or text message will appear when aStatus call is received. Press any key to return to Normal Operation Mode. ■ R EVIEWING M ESSAGES IN THE S TACK M EMORY 1 Press and hold the key programmed as Selcall, Status, or Selcall + Status for 1 second to e...

Page 24 - DTMF N; key to store the entered name and number in the

19 S TORE AND S END Store and send allows you to make DTMF calls without the need for a DTMF keypad. 1 Press the key programmed as Autodial. • “ ” appears on the display. 2 Press the and keys to select a digit. • Alternatively, you can enter the digits by using an optional DTMF keypad. 3 Press the C...

Page 25 - key to delete the entry from the Autodial list.; You can redial the last number you transmitted.; key followed by the DTMF 0 key to display the last called; Disconnect ID: Press the DTMF

20 ■ D IALING S TORED DTMF N UMBERS 1 Press the key programmed as Autodial. • The first entry in the Autodial list appears on the display. 2 Press the and or <B and C> keys or press the appropriate DTMF key to select your desired Autodial list number (01 ~ 32). • The stored entry appears on th...

Page 26 - DTMF S; • The LED indicator flashes orange.

21 DTMF S IGNALING DTMF Signaling is either enabled or disabled by your dealer. This function opensthe squelch only when the transceiver receives the DTMF code programmed inyour transceiver. Each transceiver is normally programmed with a unique code.You will not hear calls from transceivers that are...

Page 27 - EMERGENCY CALLS; Press and hold the key programmed as Emergency.; you must hold the Emergency key will vary.; To exit Emergency mode, press and hold the Emergency key again.

22 EMERGENCY CALLS If your transceiver has been programmed with the Emergency function, you canmake emergency calls. 1 Press and hold the key programmed as Emergency. • Depending on the delay time programmed into your transceiver, the length of time you must hold the Emergency key will vary. • When ...

Page 28 - ADVANCED OPERATIONS; • The icon appears on the display while Talk Around is active.; Your dealer can program a key with one of 4 functions:; Signaling. Press the key again to return to normal operation.; To adjust the squelch level in Conventional operating mode:; Press the key programmed as Squelch Level.

23 ADVANCED OPERATIONS T ALK A ROUND You may occasionally experience an interruption in service (due to a powerfailure, etc.). During such an occurrence, you can continue communication byusing the Talk Around feature. Talk Around allows you to communicate directlywith other transceivers, without the...

Page 29 - To activate the scrambler, press the key programmed as Scrambler.; • The icon appears on the display while the scrambler is active.; To deactivate the scrambler, press the Scrambler key again.; the transceiver power ON.; • The current year setting appears.; Press the and keys to select the year, then press the S key to cycle; to the month setting.; Press the S key again, to return to the year setting.

24 S CRAMBLER Although the scrambler function does not offer complete privacy with your calls, itdoes prevent others from easily listening in on your calls. When activated, thetransceiver distorts your voice so that anybody listening to your conversation willnot be able to clearly hear what you are ...

Page 30 - LCD B; • The icon appears on the display while Horn Alert is active.; To use the PA system:; Press the key programmed as Public Address.; • The icon appears on the display while the PA system is active.; Press the PTT switch, then speak into the microphone.

25 LCD B RIGHTNESS The LCD backlight can be turned off or set to low or high levels. To cycle throughthe brightness settings, press the key programmed as LCD Brightness. • Each press of LCD Brightness cycles the brightness level from high to low to off and then back to high. H ORN A LERT To use the ...

Page 31 - BACKGROUND OPERATIONS; Strong signal

26 BACKGROUND OPERATIONS T IME - OUT T IMER (TOT) The purpose of the Time-out Timer is to prevent any caller from using a channel for anextended period of time. If you continuously transmit for a period of time that exceeds the programmed time set byyour dealer (default is 1 minute for Conventional ...

Page 32 - VGS-1 OPTIONAL VOICE GUIDE & STORAGE UNIT; • The auto recording indicator (; To record a voice memo, for later playback:; Press and hold the key programmed as Playback for 1 second.; key to end the recording at any time and store it into the; voice memo to memory.

27 VGS-1 OPTIONAL VOICE GUIDE & STORAGE UNIT When using the optional VGS-1 voice guide & storage unit, you gain access tothe voice recorder and voice announcement functions. Ask your dealer fordetails. V OICE R ECORDER The voice recorder function allows you to record your conversations and c...

Page 33 - ” appears on the display.; Press the key programmed as Playback to enter Playback mode.; automatically play back.

28 ■ A UTO R EPLY M ESSAGE You can set the transceiver to automatically respond to Individual Calls (whileusing FleetSync): 1 Press the key programmed as Auto Reply Message to enter Auto Reply Message mode. • The Auto Reply Message indicator ( ) appears on the display. 2 When you receive an Individu...